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$345+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Turkey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mié. 2/25
mié. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Turkey

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 26, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/271:10 pm
SAN
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IST
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 5/81:55 pm
IST
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SAN
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$543
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/35:15 pm
SAN
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IST
1 stop22h 50m
Lufthansa
lun. 5/113:45 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$549
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/275:15 pm
SAN
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IST
1 stop22h 50m
Lufthansa
jue. 5/73:45 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop21h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$551
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/252:46 pm
SAN
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IST
2 stops22h 39m
British Airways
mié. 3/46:45 pm
IST
-
SAN
1 stop32h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/226:00 pm
SAN
-
IST
1 stop36h 30m
American Airlines
lun. 3/93:15 pm
IST
-
SAN
1 stop35h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$563
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/19:00 am
SAN
-
IST
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 3/98:15 am
IST
-
SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/226:15 am
SAN
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IST
2 stops24h 50m
United Airlines
lun. 3/96:30 am
IST
-
SAN
2 stops24h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/278:39 pm
SAN
-
IST
2 stops34h 16m
United Airlines
vie. 5/81:55 pm
IST
-
SAN
2 stops31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$573
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/146:20 am
SAN
-
ADB
2 stops24h 55m
Austrian Airlines
mié. 4/2211:25 am
ADB
-
SAN
2 stops43h 21m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/25$581
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/1411:01 am
SAN
-
ADB
2 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 4/224:15 am
ADB
-
SAN
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$622
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/146:20 am
SAN
-
ADB
2 stops24h 55m
Austrian Airlines
vie. 4/2412:30 pm
ADB
-
SAN
2 stops42h 16m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/25$631
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/1511:00 am
SAN
-
ADB
2 stops22h 00m
Lufthansa
mié. 4/224:15 am
ADB
-
SAN
2 stops23h 01m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$633

Find flight deals from San Diego to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated enero 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$543
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$345
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$766
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Turkey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Turkey that are best for you.

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Turkey

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mié. 2/25

2:46 pm-12:25 am

2 stops22h 39m

Istanbul

mié. 3/4

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$557

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mar. 3/10

7:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

mar. 3/17

7:35 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$559

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

sáb. 2/28

4:45 pm-1:10 am

2 stops21h 25m

Istanbul

sáb. 3/7

2:55 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops40h 48m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

dom. 2/22

6:15 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Istanbul

lun. 3/9

6:30 am-8:53 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$571

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

jue. 2/26

9:54 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Istanbul

lun. 3/2

6:30 am-10:44 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$577

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mié. 2/25

7:45 am-6:05 pm

3 stops23h 20m

Istanbul

mié. 3/4

6:30 am-5:29 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$577

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mié. 4/8

11:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

mié. 4/22

5:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$577

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

mié. 4/8

5:15 pm-2:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

mar. 4/21

3:45 am-5:16 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$592

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

jue. 4/23

11:01 am-2:05 am

2 stops29h 04m

Istanbul

mié. 5/6

1:55 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$615

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

jue. 4/23

4:21 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops19h 14m

Istanbul

mar. 5/5

3:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$617

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Turkey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Turkey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Turkey (average of $542). Flying from San Diego to Turkey in July is currently the most expensive (average of $834). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Turkey. Reviews last updated enero 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Turkey, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,747 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,700 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Turkey?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Turkey.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Turkey?

    For as low as $634, British Airways can have you in Turkey from San Diego in 17h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6915 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Turkey one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Turkey are KLM ($437), British Airways ($481), and Delta ($538).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Turkey?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Istanbul, San Diego - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or San Diego - Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt when deciding on the best route from San Diego to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Turkey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Turkey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Turkey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Turkey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Turkey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Turkey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Turkey (average of $542). Flying from San Diego to Turkey in July is currently the most expensive (average of $834). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Turkey

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Turkey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$583Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$612Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$645Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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